The Nutcracker Audition 2026
Dancers: The Nutcracker auditions will be held on Sunday, September 13.
Gymnasts: The Nutcracker auditions will be held on Saturday, September 27.
Please review the information below for eligibility and procedure. Pre-registration for the audition is required. For all roles except gymnasts, auditionees must be a currently registered Centre student.
Rehearsal Expectations
Your student must attend ALL rehearsals. Sample schedules are below. Further information regarding rehearsal times and schedules will be available after the audition and casting process.
Your child’s performance dates will depend on casting assignments.
*If you are aware that your child cannot make any of the posted performances, please do not have them audition. There will be no excused absences this year, including Thanksgiving weekend.
*All rehearsals take place at the Michael C. Carlos Centre until we move into the theatre in December.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED. This is a TWO-STEP process.
- Register through the button link: Register To Audition (Step 1).
- Download and complete audition form (Step 2). Bring it with you, completed, to your audition.
- Due to costume restrictions, height requirements will be strictly enforced.
- No audition fee required. There is a $175 participation fee for each student cast.
- Note that there will be an additional cost for costume undergarments.
- Results will be sent via email within seven days. No phone calls or emails, please.
- Drop-off is recommended, as the parking lot will be busy and lobby capacity is limited.
- We cannot guarantee roles to all students who audition.
- Students must be of age by September 1, 2026, to audition.
Audition Attire
- Dancers: Atlanta Ballet uniform, ballet shoes
- Acrobats: leotard, appropriate shoes
- Absolutely no jewelry.
Audition Schedule | Sunday, Sept. 13
| Age | Time | Height Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 Centre Students | 2:00p Check-in 2:30-4:00p Audition To Register | Ages 6 to 8 | Students must be between 3'3" - 4'3" |
| 9 to 13 Centre Students | 4:00p Check-in 4:30-6:00p Audition To Register | Ages 9 to 13 | Students must be between 4'2" - 5'4" |
Audition Schedule | Saturday, Sept. 26 | Star Gymnasts only
| Age | Time | Height Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Gymnasts | 4:30p Check-in 5:00-7:00p Audition To Register
*If you have created an account with us before, log in to your existing account and/or reset your password. | Gymnasts must be:
4'0" - 5'3" |
Important Dates
Cast Organization Day | Saturday, September 26
Participation Fee Due | Tuesday, October 13
TEE-shirt Pre-Order Deadline | TBA
Thanksgiving | Expect to rehearse except on Thanksgiving Day
The Nutcracker runs from December 5 - December 26. Tech rehearsals at the Cobb Energy Centre run from December 2-4. All cast members must be present when called.
SAMPLE Rehearsal Schedules
| ROLE | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Star Gymnasts | October: Sundays November: TBD w/ Company | (Sun.) 4:00-6:00p Nov: TBD |
| Party Children | Nov: 2x/week w/ Company + Sat. | (Sat.) 4:45-6:45p |
| Mice/Toy Soldiers | Saturdays | 3:15-4:45p |
| Chicks | Saturdays beginning October 24 | 2:15-3:15p |
1695 Marietta Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Kelly Tonina Cooper, Centre Administrative Director
admissions@atlantaballet.com
404.873.5811